Mesquite All-City Orchestra Information

Auditions Middle School All-City Orchestra High School All-City Orchestra   Auditions All-City Orchestra auditions are a taped for both the middle school and high school levels. These tapes are judged by a panel of three judges for each type of instrument (violin, viola, cello, and bass).   Middle School All-City Orchestra The Middle School All-City Orchestra is auditioned for by students from all the middle schools in Mesquite. This orchestra is a reflection of these schools efforts to make good quality music. Top performers from each school make this orchestra every year and have about two to three weeks to learn and perform music for the program. The Middle School All-City Orchestra is hosted by a different clinician every year that works outside the Mesquite district. This is a learning experience for the Mesquite student, as well as the Mesquite teacher. The Kimbrough students are encouraged to audition for the All-City Orchestra. Although early in the year, seventh grade private lesson students and all eighth grade students should participate in this audition. Top of Page High School All-City Orchestra The High School All-City Orchestra is auditioned for by students from all the high schools in Mesquite. This orchestra is a reflection of these schools efforts to make good quality music. Top performers from each school make this orchestra every year and have about two to three weeks to learn and perform music for the program. The High School All-City Orchestra is hosted by the five high school directors from Mesquite. A clinician is brought in to clinic and direct the orchestra the day of the concert. All students at Poteet are encouraged to participate in the All-City Orchestra audition. Top of Page